English Explanatory Dictionary

Susiana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Greco-Roman name for the ancient state founded by the Elamite civilization, of which Susa became the capital around 2700 BC.

Word forms

Susiana

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Susiana, alternative form of Susianē, from Ancient Greek Σουσιανή (Sousianḗ), from Σουσιανός (Sousianós), from Σοῦσα (Soûsa, “Susa”) + -ιανός (-ianós).

Synonyms

Elam

Derived words

Susianian
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